Runaway Pony - Hardcover

Ruepp, Krista

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0735819858 ISBN 13: 9780735819856

Publisher: North-South Books, 2005

Synopsis

Prince, a little Icelandic pony, is growing up. He is Anna's pony. She's raised him from a foal, and loves him dearly. Whenever Anna calls, Prince comes running right to her and nuzzles her neck. Prince is still too young to be ridden, but it's time to start training him to walk with a halter and lead line. On his very first lesson, Anna accidentally walks him past a noisy tractor. Terrified, Prince rears and runs away. With her wise grandmother's help, Anna manages to find her runaway pony and, with patience and love, win back his trust.

Lush paintings of the beautiful Icelandic landscape illustrate this heartwarming story about the special bonds that can exist between horses and young riders. Fans fo the first book featuring Anna and Prince, Winter Pony, [which School Library Journal called, "a pleasant horse story with lovely illustrations that capture the rugged beauty of the Icelandic countryside,"] won’t want to miss this affecting sequel.

About this title

About the Author:

Ulrike Heyne lives in Possendorf, Germany, near Dresden, where she was born. She has illustrated Rescue at Sea! and Winter Pony , as well as the three easy-to-read titles by Krista Ruepp.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3-In this sequel to Winter Pony (North-South, 2002), Anna is once again challenged by her headstrong horse. Although Prince is too young to be ridden, the girl is teaching him to walk with a halter and lead rope. When a tractor suddenly appears, the noise terrifies the pony and he bolts. Anna and her grandmother set off to find him, riding through lava fields and past geysers. Grandmother has cleverly brought along apples and carrots and soon has the animal calmed down and ready to return home. Having learned that training a horse requires patience and care, Anna regains Prince's trust, and this time they pass by the tractor without a problem. The panoramic watercolor illustrations featuring muted golden tones against the gray mountains, soft blue skies, and green pastures bring the beauty of the Icelandic countryside to life. The characters' facial expressions are easy to interpret and reveal the warm relationship between Anna and her grandmother and the playful one between the girl and Prince. The ponies, with their unkempt manes, are wonderfully sturdy and totally lifelike. A good choice for horse enthusiasts.-Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
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About this edition

• Publisher: North-South Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0735819858
• ISBN 13: 9780735819856
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Heyne Ulrike